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squarks

/skwɔːrks/ /skwɑːrks/

Meanings
noun
A hypothetical supersymmetric counterpart to a quark, having a spin of zero instead of one-half.

Examples :

""Physicists believe that for every type of quark, there exists a corresponding type of particle called a squark, though no squarks have yet been directly observed in experiments." "
physics theory science

Related Words

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

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counterpart noun

/ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/

Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.

"Those brass knobs and their hollow counterparts interlock perfectly"

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration corresponding

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

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experiments noun

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The students conducted several experiments in the science lab to test their theory about plant growth. "

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observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

Illustration physicists

physicists noun

/ˈfɪzɪsɪsts/

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

"Physicists study the universe and try to understand how it works. "

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directly adverb

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

"The path from the school to my house goes directly through the park. "

Illustration particle

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

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hypothetical noun

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/

A hypothetical situation or proposition

"These hypotheticals serve no purpose until we have more information."

Illustration exists

exists verb

/ɪɡˈzɪsts/

(stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

"Simple: "Life exists on Earth." Slightly more specific, but still easy to understand: "My old school still exists, even though it's been remodeled." "

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believe verb

/bɪˈliːv/ /bi-/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."